What are the responsibilities and job description for the Alternatives Program Coordinator position at Story County?
JOB
This position is responsible for responding for diversion referrals, completing intake assessments and providing on-going care coordination services for the Pre/Post Arrest Diversion to Treatment Program grant for the Story County Attorney’s Office.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Work with public safety officers to facilitate warm-handoffs to Care Coordinator, Program Coordinator or treatment provider.Accompany law enforcement on direct outreach efforts and carry a client caseload.Develop in conjunction with the participant, a plan of care based on the initial intake screening. Plan of care should be reviewed with participant through weekly or bi-weekly contacts based on progress and participant need. Document all contacts in participant file. Connect participants to housing, food and safety resources, substance use treatment, mental and medical health services, community services, vocational and educational opportunitiesAssist participants in setting up any necessary evaluations/assessments, including establishing an initial appointment and determining a plan for attending the appointment.Facilitate client referral process and contacts with the appropriate service providersSupport day to day collaboration between those receiving care coordination services, treatment services, primary care providers, housing, transportation and community resources. Provide education-related resources and health-related information to participants Ensure cultural responsiveness including racial, cultural, gender identity and sexual orientationMaintain a confidential information file for each participant and case notes for each interaction.Attend team meetings, present updates on participant progress and needs, inform team of participant successes and any barriers he/she is confrontingWork with Program Coordinator to identify community resources and organize efforts to provide a full continuum of needed treatment services including substance use treatment and mental health treatment, educational and vocational services, safe and sober housing, ongoing recovery support services, health care, family services and other community supportsAttend trainingsPerforms related duties as assigned.Knowledge Required By The PositionKnowledge of substance abuse principals and practices.Knowledge of mental health services.Knowledge of program policies and procedures.Knowledge of database management principles.Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.Skill in interacting with clients.Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.Skill in the collection, analysis, and presentation of data and recommendations.Skill in program coordination policies and procedures.Skill in oral and written communication.Skill in problem solving.Skill in interpersonal relations.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light (24 pounds or less) objects.The work is typically performed in an office.
This position is responsible for responding for diversion referrals, completing intake assessments and providing on-going care coordination services for the Pre/Post Arrest Diversion to Treatment Program grant for the Story County Attorney’s Office.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Work with public safety officers to facilitate warm-handoffs to Care Coordinator, Program Coordinator or treatment provider.Accompany law enforcement on direct outreach efforts and carry a client caseload.Develop in conjunction with the participant, a plan of care based on the initial intake screening. Plan of care should be reviewed with participant through weekly or bi-weekly contacts based on progress and participant need. Document all contacts in participant file. Connect participants to housing, food and safety resources, substance use treatment, mental and medical health services, community services, vocational and educational opportunitiesAssist participants in setting up any necessary evaluations/assessments, including establishing an initial appointment and determining a plan for attending the appointment.Facilitate client referral process and contacts with the appropriate service providersSupport day to day collaboration between those receiving care coordination services, treatment services, primary care providers, housing, transportation and community resources. Provide education-related resources and health-related information to participants Ensure cultural responsiveness including racial, cultural, gender identity and sexual orientationMaintain a confidential information file for each participant and case notes for each interaction.Attend team meetings, present updates on participant progress and needs, inform team of participant successes and any barriers he/she is confrontingWork with Program Coordinator to identify community resources and organize efforts to provide a full continuum of needed treatment services including substance use treatment and mental health treatment, educational and vocational services, safe and sober housing, ongoing recovery support services, health care, family services and other community supportsAttend trainingsPerforms related duties as assigned.Knowledge Required By The PositionKnowledge of substance abuse principals and practices.Knowledge of mental health services.Knowledge of program policies and procedures.Knowledge of database management principles.Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.Skill in interacting with clients.Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.Skill in the collection, analysis, and presentation of data and recommendations.Skill in program coordination policies and procedures.Skill in oral and written communication.Skill in problem solving.Skill in interpersonal relations.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light (24 pounds or less) objects.The work is typically performed in an office.